Bulstake Stream, Backwater stream in Oxford, England
Bulstake Stream branches off from the River Thames at Four Rivers junction and curves through western Oxford in a broad semicircular path. The waterway passes beneath several bridges, including those at Binsey Lane and Botley Road.
This waterway served as the Thames main navigation channel until 1790, when its role shifted following construction of Osney Lock. The change redirected river traffic to a new route.
The stream connects to areas where local people have long enjoyed water-based recreation and leisure activities throughout the seasons.
The stream is easy to access at multiple points since several bridges span it and the Thames Path crosses via Boney's Bridge. You can explore the waterway from various entry points throughout the area.
A fish passage structure completed in 2020 helps aquatic species navigate around a former bathing area and supports local river life.
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